Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffordshire (Nursery, Primary, Secondary and SEN)Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme StaffordshireStart Date: Immediate / As soon as possibleContract: Temporary to Permanent (via Astro Education)Hours: Full Time / Part Time - Term Time OnlySalary: £90 - £100 per day (dependent on experience) About Astro EducationAstro Education is an ethical education recruitment agency reshaping how schools and staff connect. We believe in transparency, respect, and genuine long-term support. Founded by Tim Howarth (over a decade in education recruitment) and led by Darren Locke, a former Headteacher with 16 years'' leadership experience, we know exactly what schools need - and what support staff deserve.Our mission is simple: to recruit and retain great educators. The Role - Teaching AssistantWe are recruiting Teaching Assistants (TAs) to work across:Nursery and Early YearsPrimary (KS1 and KS2)Secondary (KS3 and KS4)SEN (Special Educational Needs)As a Teaching Assistant, your role may involve:Supporting pupils in class with literacy, numeracy and curriculum activitiesProviding 1:1 and small-group support for children with additional needs (EHCPs, SEMH, autism, learning difficulties)Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activitiesPromoting positive behaviour, inclusion and pupil wellbeingCollaborating with teachers, SENCOs and leaders to raise standards What We''re Looking ForPrevious TA / classroom experience is desirable ..... full job details .....